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Last day in Venice

For my last few hours in Venice, I decided to eat. This was my alternate plan to exploring because it turned out to be a downpour. Granted, I was able to do a bit of wandering in the morning during a brief period of non-rain, when I discovered a farmer's market! It was interesting comparing the items they had for sale with what is normally sold in Vancouver. I think there's a better selection in Vancouver.

While searching for eateries, I did get quite hungry and ended up picking up a few items for a "picnic" lunch from a grocery store (including some prosciutto - €2 for about 13 pieces). This provided me with enough energy to walk over to St. Mark's Square, despite the rain, to enjoy one last gelato. Finally, I stopped at the enotaca I came across on my first night in Venice and drank the night away (4 glasses of wine!) while snacking on a variety of cicchetta: Baccala' Cappuccina, Crema di Pistacchio, Salsa Tartara di Tonno e Cacao Amaro, Crema di Zucca Riccota e Parmigiano, Brie e Salsa di Ortiche, and Crema di Tartufo among a few others.

What an incredible city - Venezia, a real-life fairytale city.

Comments

Anonymous said…
"This provided me with enough energy to walk over to St. Mark's Square, despite the rain, to enjoy one last gelato."

Why am I not surprised? :P
April 22, 2013 8:30 pm
BC said…
Leaving so soon? Did you manage to see the Gold staircase and the Golden Basilica? And, most importantly, I can't wait to read your romantic gondola ride story :D
April 23, 2013 12:40 am
lifeasj said…
Gelato is worth it!
April 23, 2013 6:52 pm
lifeasj said…
By Golden Basilica, do you mean the Basilica in St. Mark's Square? Or which one?

And the romantic gondola story... what story? ;)
April 23, 2013 6:53 pm
W.B. said…
Awww, sounds like a wonderful last day in Italy. God the time flies. Are you really sad to go or are you feeling homesick yet?
April 23, 2013 10:10 pm
BC said…
Yeah, St. Mark’s Basilica is the Chiesa d'Oro.
April 23, 2013 10:49 pm
lifeasj said…
Definitely have felt homesick - which is when I wrote that note about the comments helping me feel closer to home. But yes, time has flown surprisingly fast and I was sad to leave Italy - no more gelato on the Amalfi Coast or walking among ruins in Rome!
April 24, 2013 12:29 am
lifeasj said…
Ah... yes, I saw it from the outside! ;)
April 24, 2013 12:30 am
parksung said…
Wow... as you say, time flies.
Your journey now moves to Asia! Superb!

It's so boring without both you and Steven. We should ban your guys taking vacation at the same time.

Everyone is looking forward to seeing you soon. :)
Safe trip!
April 26, 2013 11:28 am
lifeasj said…
Hehe - thanks Sung, I'll try to arrive safely... so far so good!
April 26, 2013 4:38 pm
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